Bargain alert! 32" HD Ready LCD TV for £399...can you get one?

MSE_Martin

What's the deal?

Woolworths and Argos currently have great deals on 32" LCD HD ready TVs (i.e. a very big, thin, flat hi-tech telly), both at the extremely low price of £399, both in short supply.

Argos

Argos has a Acoustic Solutions 32in HD Ready LCD TV* available for £399. This is available online, via the above link, and in store dependent on stock (as i speak, it is available in some stores, and not in others)

Woolworths

Woolworths is selling a Technosonic 32" LCD HD ready TV at the extremely low price of £399. It was previously £499 which was already a competitive price for this size HD ready TV.

This has already been detailed and does sell out incredibly quickly; yet, even though there's no guarantee of getting one, many people are looking for this pre-Christmas so it's worth informing you.

How to get it?

• Online: As I speak there is no stock online, and although it's due imminently it's likely to sell out at super-speed. Keep checking this link to see whether there are any available (otherwise it will say out of stock).
• In-store: There is apparently sporadic supply across the country in some Woolworths; but before you trip to get one it's worth trying to call the store and checking. (Find the store). If you find a store with stock, please click reply and report it below (though you may want to grab it yourself first!)

What is HD TV?

HD is short for high definition TV; in other words better resolution which will produce a better quality of picture - especially good for sports and nature type problems (though it's a nightmare for people who are on TV as it shows up all the lines and blemishes in close up - aaarggghhhh, looks like I'll need more slap than Tom & Jerry!)

What does HD ready TV mean?

Analogue TVs can't be used to receive HDTV because the older technology just won't work. HD ready means the TV is able to receive this type of picture but you will still need a special HD receiver such as a Sky or cable HD receiver box to be able to get the picture.

Currently these are quite pricey, so to go completely HD now isn't cheap. However the format is likely to become increasingly common over the next few years, so if you're looking for a new TV to last you a while, getting a HD TV does mean you are future proofing so you can receive this technology once the price of the receiver boxes drops.

MoneySaving Warning

While this is a good value, high tech gizmo £400 is not a small sum of money. Don't be tempted to buy it unless you can afford it. TV technology prices tend to drop for the same thing, so saving up and waiting a while can often pay off.

Remember the MoneySaving mantras:

IF YOU'RE SKINT

Do I need it?
Can I afford it?
Can I find it cheaper anywhere else?

IF YOU'RE NOT SKINT

Will I use it?
Is it worth it?
Can I find it cheaper anywhere else?

Martin

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mrnkar

There's one here in Argos, same price £399 but this includes wall brackets as well, which I don't think the one in Woolworths has. These brackets can cost £30 - £50 so a very good deal I think.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5292026/Trail/C%24cip%3D42492.Sound%2Band%2Bvision%3EC%24cip%3D42582.Televisions%3EC%24cip%3D42589.HD%2BLCD%2Band%2Bplasma%2Btelevisions%3EFC%24Brands%3DAcoustic+Solutions.Acoustic%2BSolutions.htm Sorry that was wrong size, proper one shown below.

mrnkar

Sorry wrong link. This is it. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5292167/Trail/C%24cip%3D42492.Sound%2Band%2Bvision%3EC%24cip%3D42582.Televisions%3EC%24cip%3D42589.HD%2BLCD%2Band%2Bplasma%2Btelevisions%3EFC%24Brands%3DAcoustic+Solutions.Acoustic%2BSolutions.htm

avi_3

mrnkar wrote:

There's one here in Argos, same price £399 but this includes wall brackets as well, which I don't think the one in Woolworths has. These brackets can cost £30 - £50 so a very good deal I think.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5292026/Trail/C%24cip%3D42492.Sound%2Band%2Bvision%3EC%24cip%3D42582.Televisions%3EC%24cip%3D42589.HD%2BLCD%2Band%2Bplasma%2Btelevisions%3EFC%24Brands%3DAcoustic+Solutions.Acoustic%2BSolutions.htm

yes but the woolworths one is a 32inch and the one in argos is a 26inch

mrnkar

Sorry I make a mistake with link page. See the one below it. It is 32" for £399 including brackets.

talkshop

They only had the silver in stock at my local woolies at the weekend.

Not that I want one, but just saw the black one on demo with a note saying only silver in stock.

dazed

Woolworths in Oswestry had 5 when I was in on sunday. Thats in Shropshire btw

ilikepoints

Can staff get the usual 10% on these? (and everything else in the catalogue for that matter). Thanks

toadyfrog

I think I check most London Argos stores on Sunday morning for the 32" but out of stock everywhere. Also not available for delivery.

KB27

Why not spend a little extra and buy a brand name you've heard of?

km449

Bought the Argos 32" lcd tv for 399.00 last week.

It's great, and the HD picture is superb - far better than the Philipps lcd tv it repaced!!